Tag: surface operations

BME adds centralized blasting system to AXXIS range

NAM Staff

BME, an Omnia company, has filled out its popular AXXIS electronic detonation range with the AXXIS Centralised Electronic Blasting System (CEBS), designed for use in both general and specialized underground mining environments. “AXXIS CEBS is a premium digital detonator system for initiating explosives, augmenting our popular AXXIS Titanium system for large deep-hole surface operations, and AXXIS Silver for smaller blasting…

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MSHA releases winter safety checklist

NAM Staff

The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is urging miners and operators to remain alert during the winter months as temperatures drop and safety hazards rise. The agency is stressing best practices for all, including surface operations where clearing ice and snow from roads and walkways are at the top of the list, along with applying salt or sand…

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